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GA HB846
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sam Watson
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AI Summary
- Expands victim notification requirements to cover offenders released into the custody of another state or the federal government, released from a compacting state, or who have died while in custody
- Requires custodial authorities to make a good faith effort to notify victims of felony crimes against the person or sexual offenses (with sentences over 18 months) no later than 10 days before the offender's release, transfer to, or release from work release
- Requires the Department of Corrections to notify district attorneys, local law enforcement, presiding judges, and crime victims at least 15 days prior to an inmate's projected release, including interstate and federal custody transfers
- Mandates that release notifications involving transfers to another state or federal agency must specifically identify the receiving state or federal government agency by name
- Shields the department, its officers, and employees from liability for failure to notify victims, provided a reasonable effort at notification was made
Legislative Description
Penal institutions; notification of crime victims of impending release of an offender from imprisonment; revise requirements
Last Action
House Second Readers
1/28/2016
Full Bill Text
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